Pack Break: 2010 Topps Series 1
Written by Steve on March 14th, 2010
2010 Topps Series 1:
- #41 Los Angeles Dodgers (Franchise History)
- #67 Matt LaPorta
- #169 Pittsburgh Pirates (Franchise History)
- #191 Mat Latos
- #137 Oakland Athletics (Franchise History)
- #203 Zack Greinke/Felix Hernandez/Roy Halladay (League Leaders)
- Tales of the Game #TOG-8 Roger Maris
- Peak Performance #PP-43 Dustin Pedroia
- Topps Town #TTT23 CC Sabathia
- #212 Magglio Ordonez
“Babe Ruth’s single-season home run record of 60 stood as one of the game’s golden numbers for 34 years. Then along came Maris in 1961, who waged a high-profile chase of the mark along with Yankees teammate Mickey Mantle. Despite crushing scrutiny from media, the reserved Roger positioned himself for a charge with 33 blasts in the first half alone. On October 1, the regular-season finale, he slammed No. 61.”
Maris died in 1985 and is buried in his hometown of Fargo, North Dakota, where he remains a hero among the locals.